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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mary Dunlap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 cm
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151 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
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165 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mary Dunlap! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Davidson! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davidson shoots in for a takedown but Dunlap shows good takedown defense. Davidson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dunlap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dunlap. Davidson is trying to stall.
Dunlap successfully pulls guard.
Davidson stops Dunlap from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davidson controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunlap working for a triangle but Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson prevents Dunlap from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunlap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Dunlap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davidson is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Davidson with a lazy takedown attempt and Dunlap counters with an inside leg kick. Mary Dunlap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Davidson. Davidson fails in his attempt to clinch. A quick step to the side and Dunlap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Davidson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunlap sprawls well. Dunlap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davidson gets slowly back to his feet. Dunlap is looking to slow Davidson down with leg kicks. Dunlap cracks the inside of Davidson's front leg. Dunlap fails with the takedown. Davidson forces Dunlap back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunlap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Knees in the clinch landing for Dunlap.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Dunlap holds him up against the cage and eventually Davidson drops back down to his feet.
Dunlap has clasped his hands together around Davidson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Dunlap happy to just control the position for now. Davidson is trying to improve his position. Davidson struggling a bit here. Dunlap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davidson tries to buck Dunlap off but Dunlap is having none of it. Davidson struggling a bit here. Davidson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunlap haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Dunlap trying to control the position but Davidson is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dunlap jabs at Davidson's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Dunlap dominated that round. That's time! Dunlap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davidson wants to clinch but Dunlap slips to the side and Dunlap counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mitchell Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davidson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dunlap counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Davidson tries to sprawl but Dunlap drives through with a takedown into half guard. Dunlap is trying to control the action in half guard but Davidson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dunlap stops Davidson from getting back to his feet.
Davidson is looking for a sweep. Dunlap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dunlap prevents Davidson from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunlap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily. Dunlap wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Davidson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunlap pulls his head out easily. Davidson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunlap is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dunlap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidson can do to turn this around? An inside leg kick from Dunlap misses. Davidson is trying to counter with his kicks. Davidson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dunlap counters with a left and a right that stings Davidson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Dunlap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunlap, right into the meat.
Dunlap thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Davidson if he has to take too many more of those.
Davidson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Davidson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mary Dunlap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Davidson. Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dunlap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davidson. That did some damage! Dunlap throws a leg kick which misses Davidson's front leg but catches the back leg as Davidson tries to avoid it. Dunlap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson swivels and escapes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dunlap cracks the inside of Davidson's front leg. Davidson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Dunlap. Davidson misses with a head kick.
Davidson is breathing heavily. Davidson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dunlap misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunlap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dunlap is looking to slow Davidson down with leg kicks. Davidson throws a hook but Dunlap avoids it easily. And Dunlap counters with a quick kick to the body but Davidson blocks it. Dunlap gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davidson fails to pull guard.
Davidson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunlap lands a takedown into guard.
Dunlap is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Dunlap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dunlap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Davidson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunlap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. This has been an exciting period of action! Dunlap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Dunlap dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Davidson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Dunlap trying to control here.
Davidson misses with a head shot. Dunlap uses the momentum to regain guard. Davidson wants to control from the top but Dunlap keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davidson sitting in guard here, content to control. Davidson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunlap is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davidson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Dunlap wants to get back to his feet. Davidson is thwarting Dunlap's attempts to control the position. Dunlap is trying to stand back up but Davidson is controlling him
Davidson not doing much here.
Dunlap is trying to stand up here but Davidson is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Davidson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunlap circles away. Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dunlap throws a low kick but Davidson moves out of range easily. Dunlap gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dunlap tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Davidson jumps guard but Dunlap stands there with Davidson around his waist. Davidson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dunlap jumps guard but Davidson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davidson tries for a takedown but Dunlap manages to get underhooks.
Mary Dunlap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Davidson. Davidson fails to pull guard.
Davidson takes an elbow to the forehead. Dunlap is looking to take this one to the mat. Davidson misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Dunlap. Davidson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dunlap drags the fight down to the ground.
Dunlap is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dunlap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mary Dunlap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Davidson won't allow Dunlap to get back to his feet. Dunlap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Davidson pushing down on Dunlap's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Davidson stands up from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dunlap feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down. Mitchell Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mary Dunlap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Davidson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mitchell Davidson. Well Dunlap has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mary Dunlap!
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energy
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mgr
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RATING
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